2000 Catalina 470 vs 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 45 — Comparison
2000 Catalina 470
2012 Beneteau Oceanis 45
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2000 Catalina 470 | 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 45 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Catalina | Beneteau |
| Year | 2000–2008 | 2012–2017 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | USA | France |
| Designer | Gerry Douglas | Finot-Conq |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 14.33 m (47.0 ft) | 13.94 m (45.7 ft) |
| LWL | 12.19 m (40.0 ft) | 12.50 m (41.0 ft) |
| Beam | 4.24 m (13.9 ft) | 4.49 m (14.7 ft) |
| Draft | 1.98 m (6.5 ft) | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 13,154 kg (29,000 lbs) | 10,100 kg (22,267 lbs) |
| Ballast | 5,443 kg (12,000 lbs) | 3,100 kg (6,834 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 89.6 m² (964 ft²) | 88.0 m² (947 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 55 HP | 55 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 227 L (60.0 gal) | 180 L (47.6 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 454 L (119.9 gal) | 330 L (87.2 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 8 |
| Cabins | 3 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2000 Catalina 470 and 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 45 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 2000 Catalina 470 is a 2000s design by Catalina from USA, while the 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 45 is a modern offering from Beneteau from France. The 2000 Catalina 470 was penned by Gerry Douglas. The 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 45 was designed by Finot-Conq.
In terms of size, the 2000 Catalina 470 measures 14.33m (47.0ft) overall with a beam of 4.24m, compared to the 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 45 at 13.94m (45.7ft) with a 4.49m beam. The 2000 Catalina 470 is 0.39m longer than the 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 45. The 2000 Catalina 470 displaces approximately 30% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 2000 Catalina 470 has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 16.33 and 89.6 m² of sail area. The 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 45, with an SA/D of 19.13 and 88.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 45 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 2000 Catalina 470 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 17.9) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.72). The 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 45 has a comfort ratio of 12.6 and a capsize screening value of 0.83. The ballast ratios are 41.4% for the 2000 Catalina 470 and 30.7% for the 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 45, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 2000 Catalina 470 provides 8 berths in 3 cabins with 454L of water capacity and 227L of fuel. The 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 45 offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 330L water and 180L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2000 Catalina 470 is the better choice for comfortable cruising thanks to its higher comfort ratio, offering a gentler motion at sea that crews will appreciate on longer passages.
For racing: The 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 45 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: Both boats provide similar accommodation, making either a viable choice for living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.